A2 kontra A1/A3

A1/A3 — granice i ograniczenia

A1/A3 with a legacy or C1 aircraft allows Open-category flight but with clear distance requirements from uninvolved persons. Legacy C3 aircraft must stay at least 150 m from residential, commercial and industrial areas.

In urban settings A1/A3 is often too restrictive: commercial property photography or event filming require proximity that A1/A3 with larger aircraft cannot provide. This is where A2 becomes essential.

Co dodaje A2

A2 with a C2 aircraft: 30 m standard distance from uninvolved persons, 5 m in Low-Speed Mode. Practically, this enables commercial work in all environments where A1/A3 is too restrictive.

A2 opens doors: city-centre real-estate filming, industrial inspections near people, journalistic photography. Employers and clients frequently specify A2 even when A1/A3 might technically suffice.

Inwestycja kosztowa i czasowa

A2 additionally requires: a theoretical exam at ULC (30 min, 30 questions), a self-declaration of practical skill and extra preparation — approximately 20–40 hours of study.

Financially: NAA exam fee plus a preparation platform. Compare this against lost revenue from projects requiring A2 — the investment typically pays back within 1–2 months of commercial work.

Kiedy A2 jest właściwym wyborem

A2 is worth it if: 1) you plan commercial flights in cities or near people, 2) clients specify A2, 3) you operate a C2-class aircraft, 4) you are building a professional drone pilot career.

A1/A3 is sufficient if you fly away from people, recreationally or in very specific remote areas. If you decide to go for A2, the A2STS platform will prepare you efficiently.

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Czy egzamin A2 jest trudniejszy niż A1/A3?

A2 is more demanding due to additional topics: meteorology, human factors and aircraft performance. With proper preparation, however, the difficulty is manageable.

Can I fly a C2 aircraft without A2?

Z A1/A3 możesz korzystać z samolotów C2 w podkategorii A3 (z dala od ludzi). A2 uprawnia do latania samolotem C2 w odległości 30 m od niezaangażowanych osób.